Two main roads into the town of Henderson are blocked by rising floodwaters. Highway 19 from Henderson to Highway 169 is closed. So is Highway 93 south of the city.
The town took swift action to block floodwaters. The rising Minnesota River forced the town to adjust its timeline. Floodgates went in 24 hours before city officials thought they’d need it. It’s an area prone to flooding, so this is nothing new for people who call Henderson home.
“Almost every year, twice a year, sometimes three times a year. It’s just there’s so much water that comes off the top of that hill,” Steven Fries said. Emergency responders and volunteers worked to build the temporary levee on Highway 93 south of Elm. During the last flood, Fire Chief Randy Tiegs said the water nearly covered the camping sign behind it.